Each year, YNY’s popular and super-affordable Kids & Teens programs incorporate music, art and theater as a fun way of introducing young YNYers to the world of Yiddish culture. The programs run during YNY (December 27-31) at the festival venue the 14th Street Y in Manhattan.
The YNY Kids Program (age 2 and up) is directed by Sarah Gordon and features an amazing faculty of experienced Yiddish educators.
Click here for an overview of the YNY Kids Program and the Code of Conduct.
View the 2024 YNY Kids Graphic Novel
The YNY Teens Program is directed by OBIE-Award winning theater professional Jenny Romaine (Great Small Works), ably assisted by Ozzy Gold-Shapiro and Raya Ferholt-Wirz. The teens research, write and produce a work of original theater and it’s always fun for everyone (no prior experience necessary!). The program culminates in The Always Amazing YNY Teen Performance at 1PM on Thursday, December 25, at the beginning of The Always Great YNY Student Concert.
Reminder of daily schedule for your planning:
AM1: 9:30-10:45
AM2: 11:15-12:30
PM1: 2:30-3:45
PM2: 4:15 – 5:30
READY FOR MORE? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE YNY KIDS AND TEENS PROGRAMS IN SCHED!